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  • Collection: Transportation

SG Railroad Depot.jpg
The photo depicts CB&Q Railroad [Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad] depot at Sugar Grove, Illinois, looking eastward in the 1940s. To the right on the opposite side of the rails is the Sugar Grove Grain and Lumber Company lumber shed. An…

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The plaque on the large granite stone reads:

"BOLSTER. This hitching rock was recovered from the field and moved by two yoke of oxen and stoneboat to the cabin of Artemus Bolster who homesteaded Indian Land in 1844 on Wheeler Road. Seven…

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CB&Q Railroad, Sugar Grove, Illinois.jpg

BNSF Engine and Sugar Grove Water Tower.jpg

Wood Burner Locomotive SG 1920s.jpg
"Wood Burner" Steam Locomotive rolling through Sugar Grove, Illinois, 1920s.

Photo was part of the Mighell Family photo collection.

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Sugar Grove Railroad Depot, No information

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Postcard addressed to: Mrs. C. A. Needham, 109 Commerce St., Memphis, Tenn.

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Sugar Grove Train Depot, No information

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The letter discussed the proposed railroad depot for Sugar
Grove and explains that the construction of the sidetrack and building may be delayed.

The letter reads as follows:

Chicago & Iowa Railroad Company, President's Office, 102 Michigan…

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Sugar Grove Railroad Depot; C B & Q Railroad Station,
1880's to 1970's

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Newspaper article with pictures: Vintage train rolls through on Saturday, by Matt Hanley

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Steam Engine arriving at Sugar Grove, June 23, 2002

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Steam Engine arriving at Sugar Grove, June 23, 2002

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Work Train, March 12, 1995

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Train arriving at Sugar Grove, July 29, 1994

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Train arriving at Sugar Grove, July 29, 1994
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